Record #:

19574

Author(s):

De Roulhac Hamilton, J.G.

Abstract:

Randolph Shotwell served time at three different Federal prisons during his lifetime and recorded his experiences at each. Captured during the Civil War in 1864 he was first confined at Point Lookout, Maryland, then was moved to Fort Delaware where he remained until the end of the war. In 1871 he was convicted on false evidence in the Ku Klux Conspiracy and sentenced to six years at the Federal Penitentiary in Albany, NY before being pardoned by President Grant after serving two years. An examination of his time at Point Lookout is presented in this first installment.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 2 Issue 2, April 1925, p147-161, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Prisoners and prisons

Record #:

19575

Author(s):

Hicks, John D.

Abstract:

North Carolina farmers in the late 19th century had to overcome potential obstacles to their success including the credit system, the tariff system, price-controlling trusts, the railroads, and the American financial system. In response, agricultural organizations formed in 1887 inspired by Col. L.L. Polk's weekly paper, \"The Progressive Farmer.\" The largest organization was the Farmer's State Alliance of North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 2 Issue 2, April 1925, p162-187, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Polk, L.L. (Leonidas Lafayette), 1837-1892

Record #:

19578

Author(s):

Boyd, William K.

Abstract:

William Borden was a shipbuilder from Rhode Island who relocated to Carteret County where he established a shipbuilding business on the Newport River. His \"Address to the Inhabitants of North Carolina,\" addresses issues of commercial conditions and trade and monetary policies in the colony. It includes a plan for sound currency and a criticism of the Assembly of 1744.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 2 Issue 2, April 1925, p188-234, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Onslow County--History

Record #:

19585

Author(s):

Coon, Charles L.

Abstract:

During this period (1868-1926), the author identifies the progress of the state's public school system through both legislative measures and public interest in improving education. The author attributes the enhanced public school system to several constitutional amendments and rulings by the General Assembly which both increased the school year and funding for public schools.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 3, July 1926, p399-438, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Education--History; Public schools--Law and legislation

Record #:

19586

Author(s):

Boyd, William K.

Abstract:

Dr. George Micklejohn's \"Sermon to Tryon's Militia\" (1768) and a \"Table of North Carolina Taxes, 1748-1770\" are the subjects of this article. Micklejohn's sermon denounces Regulators Governor Tryon's aggression and reaffirms his loyalty to the Crown. The Table of Taxes was the third report in a series by John Burgwyn, Clerk of the Court of Chancery and Secretary of the Council that addressed investigations any fraudulent or excessive taxation.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 3, July 1926, p457-476, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--Regulator Insurrection, 1766-1771

Record #:

19587

Author(s):

Corbitt, D.L

Abstract:

A series of newspaper articles are presented concerning Governor Tryon's reputation after he lost the Battle of Alamance on May 16, 1771 and was appointed Governor of New York. These select letters submitted to various newspapers demonstrate North Carolinians dogged loyalty to Governor Tryon despite criticism from others who viewed him as a dictator.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 3, July 1926, p477-505, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Record #:

19588

Author(s):

Franklin, W. Neil

Abstract:

This article is divided into two parts concerning agriculture in colonial North Carolina. The first part reviews foreign perceptions regarding the quality of the land and its potential for great agricultural endeavors. The second part reviews the specific crops planted and profits made from each.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 4, Oct 1926, p539-574, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Record #:

19589

Author(s):

Harrell, Isaac S.

Abstract:

Through historical research the author attempts to quantify the number of loyalists in North Carolina during the American Revolution. From this, the author also tries to ascertain how many were convicted and types of punishment charged to loyalists.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 4, Oct 1926, p575-590, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--American Revolutionary War, 1775-1783

Record #:

19590

Author(s):

Boyd, William K.

Abstract:

The tenth installment in this series is a reprint of a title, Informations Concerning the Province of North Carolina, Etc. (1773). This pamphlet documents both the early and late Highland migration in the 18th century of Scotch immigrants to North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 4, Oct 1926, p591-621, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Scots--North Carolina--History--18th Century; Scots--North Carolina--Immigration

Record #:

19591

Author(s):

Corbitt, D.L

Abstract:

This installment of historical notes reproduces documents from various sources on a range of topics including; the North Carolinian described as the \"World's Largest Man,\" a plantation at Cape Florida, and a descriptive pamphlet concerning the geography of Occacock Inlet published in 1795.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 3 Issue 4, Oct 1926, p622-648, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Record #:

19594

Author(s):

Taylor, R.H.

Abstract:

The South's white population often lived in a state of fear of slave uprisings, especially where runaway slave communities existed such as the Dismal Swamp. This article presents the historic legislative measures taken by the state's General Assembly to prevent slave violence against whites.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 1, Jan 1928, p20-34, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Slavery--Insurrections, etc.

Record #:

19595

Author(s):

Ketcham, Earle H.

Abstract:

Continuation of an article appearing in October 1927, details the highly politicized debate concerning a constitutional amendment to establish voting districts which raged on from the end of the War of 1812 through the 1820s. The historic documentation of the debate concerning this amendment within the state is reprinted in this series of articles.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 1, Jan 1928, p65-96, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--19th century; Voting--History

Record #:

19596

Author(s):

Corbitt, D.L

Abstract:

A variety of documents (letters, legislative measures, and articles) are reprinted here covering topics form the \"Breathing Cave,\" to the use of the state seal, issuing marriage licenses, silk worm and sugar agriculture in the state, and state finances.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 1, Jan 1928, p97-118, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Record #:

19597

Author(s):

Boyd, Julian Parks

Abstract:

Tension existed between the ruling class living in the colonies and the authoritative Crown throughout the early history of North Carolina. The sheriff became a key figure in the political struggle of the colony because of the administrative and punitive powers granted his office. The article reviews the various roles of sheriffs in colonial government and how this could exploit both the ruling class families and the Crown.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 2, April 1928, p151-180, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

Record #:

19598

Author(s):

Ketcham, Earle H.

Abstract:

Continuation of an article appearing in January 1928, details the highly politicized debate concerning a constitutional amendment to establish voting districts which raged on from the end of the War of 1812 through the 1820s. The historic documentation of the debate concerning this amendment within the state is reprinted in this series of articles.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 5 Issue 2, April 1928, p204-223, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--Politics and government--1775-1865; Voting--History